Trade Skills - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Spring classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Spring CRN numbers begin with 4, (e.g., CRN 42081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

Air Conditioning/Heating & Refrigeration

Architecture

Facilities Management/Engineering

Manufacturing

Air Conditioning/Heating & Refrigeration

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as noncredit or credit classes. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Chad Ganger, department chair, at 847-635-1955 or chad@oakton.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO AIR CONDITIONING
AND REFRIGERATION*                          Fee: $404
Will include lectures and demonstration and lab experiences. Will explore vapor compression mechanical refrigeration used in air conditioning systems including service procedures connected with the basic refrigeration cycle. Also, EPA’s certification registration for proper handling of refrigerants. Note: Students will be required to purchase basic hand tools that will be used in this and other refrigeration and air conditioning courses. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
AIR A06-C01, OC/DP, 16 Fri., 1/20, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 40940
AIR A06-C02, OC/DP, 15 Mon., 1/23, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 40941

SHEET METAL LAYOUT AND FABRICATION*    Fee: $404
Covers the methods of laying out and fabricating sheet metal ducts and fittings which are generally used in heating and air conditioning installations.
AIR A01-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu., 1/19, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 40928

RESIDENTIAL HOT WATER BOILERS
AND HYDRONICS TECHNOLOGY*            Fee: $273
Course covers conventional and modern residential hydronics systems. Topic focus on “Near boiler” piping, accessories and zoning operations; proper sizing of heat emitting components, baseboards and piping.
AIR A03-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thur., 1/19, 6-8:50 pm - CRN 40938

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
LOAD CALCULATIONS*                      Fee: $273
Course covers calculation of heating and cooling loads to determine appropriate selection of equipment in new construction. Content includes construction and heat transfer through structure, and computations for heat gains and heat losses for various building structures. Prerequisite: Intro. to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR A06) or consent of department chair.
AIR A05-C01, OC/DP, 15 Mon., 1/23, 5-7:50 pm - CRN 40939

EPA SECTION 608 CERTIFICATION*    Fee: $91
The law requires that a person intending to work on refrigeration systems must be certified in proper refrigerant usage. This course will prepare the student for the “EPA Section 608” certification exam. The student will be required to pay exam fees. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
AIR A08-C01, OC/DP, 4 Wed., 1/18, 5-8:50 pm - CRN 40942

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY
AND AUTOMATIC CONTROLS*    Fee: $404
Course introduces electricity and automatic controls. Content includes basic wiring skills, electrical components, household wiring, wire sizing, conduct sizing, series and parallel circuits. Hands-on experience with electrical tools and meters.
AIR A11-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/17, 5-9:15 pm - CRN 40947
AIR A11-C02, OC/DP, 16 Thu., 1/19, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 40949

AIR CONDITIONING II*    Fee: $404
Course covers principles of residential air conditioning systems. Content includes evaluation and classroom hands-on experience in use of psychometrics, residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment types and installation. Lab will focus on systems performance problems and diagnostics. Prerequisite: Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication (AIR A01) and Intro. to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR A06).
AIR A12-C01, OC/DP, 16 Wed., 1/18, 5-10:20 pm - CRN 40953
AIR A12-C02, OC/DP, 15 Mon., 1/23, 5-10:15 pm - CRN 40955

HIGH PRESSURE STEAM BOILERS
AND OPERATION*             Fee: $273
Course covers high pressure steam boilers as per ASME code standards. Content includes basic boiler room systems, fittings and accessories, feed water heaters, de-super heating and pressure reducing stations, fuel combustion and draft, and combustion controls. Focus is on proper practices of boiler requirements to function properly and safely. Classroom course only.
AIR A14-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu., 1/19, 6-8:50 pm - CRN 40958

INDOOR AIR QUALITY*    Fee: $273
Course covers sources of pollutants, methods of control, and management techniques to maintain acceptable indoor air quality. Recommended: Completion of Heating and Air Conditioning Load Calculation (AIR A05).
AIR A18-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/17, 5-7:50 pm - CRN 40961

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Architecture

TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE:
INTERMEDIATE REVIT ARCHITECTURE* Fee: $439

Course offered to advanced students and practitioners within the construction industry. Content addresses specialized topics and timely issues of concern to architects, contractors, construction manages, developers and owners. Prerequisite may vary by topic. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of this course (for credit class questions, contact William Huchting, architecture technology chair, at 847-635-1457 or huchting@oakton.edu).
ACH A13-C01, OC/SK, 15 Mon., 1/23, 6-10 pm - CRN 41387

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Facilities Management/Engineering

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as noncredit or credit classes. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact Chad Ganger at 847-635-1955 or chad@oakton.edu.

BLUEPRINT READING FOR
BUILDING TRADES* Fee: $384
Course concentrates on language of architectural construction documents. Content includes visualization sections, details and schedules structural drawings specifications and building codes heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems plumbing systems electrical systems free-hand mechanical sketching (board and on-site) and verbal and written communication.
FAC A21-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/17, 6-9:30 pm - CRN 40767

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND
SECURITY SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS* Fee: $394
Course presents overview of the electrical and mechanical systems of buildings. Content includes systems, and energy management review of mechanical systems, such as HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and fire protection electrical and mechanical building codes indoor air quality, communications, life safety and security systems. Prerequisite: FAC A26.
FAC A27-C01, OC/DP, 16 Tue., 1/17, 5-7:50 pm - CRN 41388

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Manufacturing

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken as noncredit or credit classes. Different fees and requirements apply for the credit version of any course. For questions regarding a college credit class, contact David Geller, department chair, at 847-376-7707 or dgeller@oakton.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO CNC PROGRAMMING*    Fee: $414
Course provides hands-on training in G-code programming of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, including CNC mill (vertical machining center) and the CNC lathe (turning center), for purposes of program loading and operating CNC machines, using inspection equipment, and troubleshooting various production problems. Programs are written, developed, simulated, run, and debugged on actual machine tools. Content includes reading, interpreting, and manually creating CNC programs.
MCH A01-C01, OC/SK, 16 Tue./Thu., 1/17, 6-8:45 pm - CRN 41389
MCH A01-C02, OC/SK, 10 Mon./Wed./Thu., 2/27, 11 am-2:40 pm - CRN 41390
MCH A01-C03, OC/SK, 15 Sat., 1/21, 8 am-1 pm - CRN 41391

ADVANCED CNC PROGRAMMING*    Fee: $414
This hands-on course is a follow-up to Introduction to CNC and explores CNC program design in greater depth. Canned cycles, cutter compensation, macro-programming, and subroutines are covered in detail. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A02-C01, OC/SK, 15 Mon., 1/23, 6-9:45 pm - CRN 41392

MASTERCAM/COMPUTER-AIDED
MANUFACTURING*                          Fee: $404
In this CAD/CAM course, use Mastercam software to create part geometry and assign tool path to the geometry. By translating using a post-processor, CNC programs can be automatically generated and communicated to machine tools. Both 2D and 3D toolpaths are used to make parts using machines with various controllers. Graphic simulation is used to prove results. A required textbook (approx. $75) is available in the bookstore.
MCH A04-C01, OC/SK, 16 Wed., 1/18, 6-9:50 pm - CRN 41393

CNC SETUP AND OPERATION*      Fee: $202
Course provides hands-on training in setup and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, including CNC mill (vertical milling center) and CNC lathe (turning center) for purposes of setting up machines with required tooling and fixture, operating CNC machines, reading and interpreting CNC programs, using inspection equipment, and troubleshooting various production problems.
MCH A10-C01, OC/SK, 5 Mon/Wed/Thu., 1/18, 12-2:40 pm - CRN 41397

HYDRAULICS, PNEUMATICS AND CONTROLS*    Fee: $308
Hands-on operation and troubleshooting of training equipment is used to illustrate fluid properties, pressure, and pipe friction. Actual components used include pumps, reservoirs, accumulators, actuators, control valves, packing, seals, compressors, and electrical controls. Course targets those who maintain and design fluid power systems. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A05-C01, OC/SK, 16 Thu., 1/20, 6-9:20 pm - CRN 41394

BASIC PRINT READING AND SHOP THEORY*    Fee: $364
Course provides general shop training. Content includes study of machine shop theory with focus on reading machine prints and how to use measurement devices. Course meets requirements of classroom related theory for the apprentice machinist, mold maker, tool and die maker, model maker, and inspector. Course contains a module on GDT symbols and how to interrupt them. Completion of course with minimum grade of C should enable student to interpret prints used in industry.
MCH A19-C01, OC/SK, 16 Wed., 1/18, 6-9:40 pm - CRN 41398

PROGAMMABLE CONTROLERS (PLC)
ALLEN-BRADLEY, SLC 500*                             Fee: $404
Study industrial control systems. Learn the design of digital electronics, coding and program structure, interfacing, and hardware and software selection. PLCs are interconnected to control robotics, hydraulic controls and other electromechanical devices. Allen Bradley hardware is used with ICOM software. A required textbook (approx. $60) is available in the bookstore.
MCH A06-C01, OC/SK, 15 Sat., 1/21, 8 am-1 pm - CRN 41395

ADVANCED PLC/AUTOMATION
APPLICATIONS*                         Fee: $404
This course is a follow up to Programmable Controllers (PLCs), MCH A06. Learn to use PLCs for monitoring and diagnostics of manufacturing processes. Emphasis will be on data handling and storage as well as the use of video control panels. Student will work in teams on hands-on projects integrating new technologies with automatic turntables, circuit board testers, robotics, vision systems, and various analog devices. A textbook may be required. Check with the bookstore.
MCH A07-C01, OC/SK, 15 Mon., 1/23, 5:50-10 pm - CRN 41396

MASTERCAM COMPUTER-AIDED
MANUFACTURING II*                    Fee: $404
Course continues to build on the foundation completed in MFG 165. Focus is on creating 3D wire frame models, surface modeling, 2D/3D solids using advanced commands including; special automatic tool path cycles, routines using postprocessor translator, and graphic simulation for complex CNC machining that requires creating a five axis simultaneously tool path. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MCH A04 or consent of instructor.
MCH A20-C01, OC/DP, 16 Thu., 1/19, 6-10 pm - CRN 41399